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Sophomores Class of 201 6

Sophomores Class of 201 6. February 3, 2014 . Indiana Graduation Requirements. Three diploma tracts from which to choose: . Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma. Core 40 Diploma. Core 40 Diploma. Core 40 Diploma. Core 40 Math.

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Sophomores Class of 201 6

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  1. SophomoresClass of 2016 February 3, 2014

  2. Indiana Graduation Requirements

  3. Three diploma tracts from which to choose: • Core 40 • Core 40 with Academic Honors • Core 40 with Technical Honors • General Diploma

  4. Core 40 Diploma

  5. Core 40 Diploma

  6. Core 40 Diploma

  7. Core 40 Math - 6 credits must be earned in grades 9-12 - Students must take a math course or quantitative reasoning (QR) course each year in high school QR courses include courses that help advance a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real-world situations and contexts. Examples might include some Business and Marketing, Engineering, Science, Trade & Industrial, etc. courses See the full list at: http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

  8. Sample Core 40 Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Directed Elective Directed Elective Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Elective Elective Elective Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Elective Elective Elective Senior English 12 Government/Economics Pre-Calculus or QR course Elective Elective Elective Elective

  9. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Required at some Universities in Indiana • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

  10. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits • Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits • Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the • diploma • Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above • AND…

  11. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Complete one of the following: • A. 4 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, • B. 6 college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list, • C. Earn two of the following: • 1. 3 college credits from priority course list, • 2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams, • 3. 2 credits in IB courses and take IB exams. • D. Earn a 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section • E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section • F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding exams

  12. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits • All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

  13. Sample Academic Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Spanish 1 Sophomore English 10 Geometry Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Health/Careers Spanish II Honors Art/Band/Chorus Elective Junior English 11 Honors Algebra II Honors Chem II or Physics or A & P U.S. History Spanish III Honors Elective Elective Senior English 12 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Government/Economics Elective Elective Elective Elective

  14. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Complete all requirements for Core 40, • Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the • diploma, • Have a GPA of “B” or above, and • Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in • a College & Career Pathway and one of the following: • 1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or • credential, or • 2. Pathway dual credits resulting in 6 transcripted college • credits • AND...

  15. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Complete ONE of the following: • A. Any one of the options (A-F) of the Academic • Honors Diploma. • B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys: • Reading for Information – Level 6, • Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and • Locating Information – Level 5. • C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on • Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75. • D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: • Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

  16. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Students must complete a minimum of 47 credits • All required courses will be assigned a letter grade and factored into the overall GPA.

  17. Sample Technical Honors Four-year plan Freshman English 9 Algebra 1 Biology World History P.E. Computer App/Per. Finance Intro to Construction Sophomore English 10 Geometry Integrated Chemistry/Physics Health/Careers Intro to Construction Intro to Engineering Design Spanish I Junior English 11 Algebra II Chemistry I or Anatomy U.S. History Construction Technology Construction Technology Construction Technology Senior English 12 Pre-Calculus Government/Economics Work Internship Work Internship Elective Elective

  18. ISTEP+ Graduation Examination • Algebra I End-of-course Assessment (ECA) • English 10 End-of-course Assessment (ECA) • All Indiana students are required to pass the Algebra I and English 10 ECAs in order to graduate. • Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments. • Waiver options are available.

  19. Auditing Transcripts

  20. Opportunities for Junior Year: Core Classes: • English 11 or English 11 Honors • Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, or Pre-Calculus Honors • Chemistry, Chem. II, Anatomy & Physiology, or Physics • U.S. History

  21. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.) Elective Classes: • CEO Class • Psychology/Sociology • Spanish • Intro to Engineering Design • Intro to Construction • Intro to Transportation • Intro to Manufacturing • Art, Photography (1 yr. art required), Band, Chorus • Accounting • Business Law & Ethics • Principles of Business Management • Principles of Marketing • Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Advanced Manufacturing • Business Math • Yearbook

  22. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.): • Twin Rivers Program* -Building Trades -Auto Service Tech -Health Careers -Cosmetology *Must apply **Applications due to Mrs. Sward by end of February

  23. Opportunities for Junior Year (cont.): • Cadet Teaching -Elementary Arts/Music/PE/Special Ed -Jr. High -High School *See Mr. Hughes if interested

  24. Opportunities for Senior Year • VU Program – Seniors Only Architectural Drafting Collision Repair Computer Networking Computer Programming Diesel Mechanics Electronics Fire Science Hospitality/Culinary Arts Industrial Drafting (CAD) Information Technology Law Enforcement Surveying Web Development Welding Computer Integrated Manufacturing (C.I.M.) Precision Machining (Machine Trades, Tool & Die, Manufacturing) WE PAY VU TUITION!!

  25. Opportunities for Senior Year (cont.) • Work Internship -Gasthof Restaurant and Bakery - Kelso Insurance -Grandview Pediatrics - Heartland OB/GYN - Dr. Thorne - Memorial Hospital, Jasper - Daviess Community Hospital - Norris Law Office (ER, Physical Therapy, Ultrasound) - Crane/West Gate -Conservation Officer - 1st National Bank - Washington Times-Herald - Little Bear Daycare - Montgomery Medical Clinic - Williams Bros. Pharmacy - Midwestern Engineers - Eastside Veterinary - Dr. Deem - Graber Post

  26. College Admission Standards

  27. College Admission Requirements • IU 8 semesters of English 7 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Social Sciences 6 semesters of Sciences 4 semesters of World Languages 3 or more credits of additional college-prep coursework

  28. College Admission Requirements (cont.) • Purdue 8 semesters of English 8 semesters of Math 6 semesters of Science 6 semesters of Social Studies 4 semesters of Foreign Language

  29. College Admission Requirements (cont.) • University of Southern Indiana 4 years of English 3-4 years of Math 3-4 years of Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies

  30. Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year • IU $20,870 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Purdue $23,242 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Supplies • Ball State $17,230 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • ISU $16,800 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • USI $16,000 Estimated cost for 2013-2014 • VU $14,850 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Ivy Tech $3,560 Tuition only (30 hours) • UE $41, 056 Typical annual cost for 2013-2014

  31. Cost of Attendance in Indiana (cont.) • Cost of college tuition in Indiana has increased over 100% in past 10 years. • Average student loan debt in Indiana is $29,000 • In the U.S. we owe close to $1 trillion in student loan debt – more than all credit card debt!

  32. High Test Scores = Scholarship $ Indiana University Excellence Scholarship Award: $9,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1350 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 31 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st. Indiana University Prestige Scholarships Award: $3,000 per year School: Indiana University Major: Any Criteria: Students with SAT score of 1250 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 28 or above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of admission. Deadline: Must have complete application file to IU by November 1st.

  33. Points to Ponder…. • Admission Decision is made based upon freshman, sophomore, and junior years of high school. • Honors courses=Stronger Test Scores Often times, test score is what gets you considered for scholarships • Some colleges will re-calculate your GPA based only on your grades in high school English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses. (Purdue/UE)

  34. Points to Ponder (cont.)…. • VU requires one year of high school chemistry for all Health Occupations majors • Recommend students create resume and update throughout high school; include extra-curricular activities, honors, awards, leadership positions held, employment, volunteer activities, community involvement

  35. 21st Century Scholars • If you are a 21st Century Scholar, some private schools will cover remaining tuition not covered by award. • IU & Purdue provide financial assistance for housing, if you are a 21st Century Scholar & meet eligibility requirements. • Must have 2.5 GPA to receive 21st Century Scholarship • May or may not have financial means testing at end of high school* • May or may not receive guaranteed full tuition scholarship** *depends on date of enrollment **depends on state funds available

  36. Resources • www.doe.in.gov • www.barr.k12.in.us • www.hoosierhot50.org • www.learnmoreindiana.org • www.scholars.in.gov

  37. Questions?

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